John Fetterman, the freshman senator from Pennsylvania, has returned to work after being hospitalized for six weeks to seek treatment for clinical depression. (NPR, 16 hours ago) He expressed gratitude for the support he received during his treatment and is “absolutely” prepared to serve his full six-year term. (Philadelphia Inquirer, 19 hours ago)
Fetterman stunned the nation when he publicly admitted himself to the hospital for depression in February. He has since returned to work and opened up in an exclusive interview about his depression treatment, stating that he got lost walking around DC because of his depression. (People, 1 day ago; New York Post, 14 hours ago)
The Pennsylvania Democrat has spoken out about how his depression was worsened by the Senate race, which included a debate with Dr. Oz that was tough to hear analysts and some regular voters trash his halting performance in the showdown. (CNN, 1 day ago; New York Daily News, 1 hour ago)
Fetterman has also been busy with his political duties, having chaired his first subcommittee hearing on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance. (WGAL, 15 hours ago) He is a recently elected Democratic Senator representing Pennsylvania, and his political instincts are as sharp as ever. (NPR, 17 hours ago; The Nation, 4 hours ago)
Fetterman’s return to the Senate after his treatment for depression has been called triumphant. (The Nation, 4 hours ago) His openness about seeking treatment for clinical depression may inspire others who are struggling with mental health issues to seek help.
